ESPN FC Gab & Juls Show: Is Moises Caicedo Chelsea's MVP?
Nov 3, 2025
Gab and Julien dive into Chelsea's narrow win over Tottenham, questioning if Moises Caicedo is their most vital player. They celebrate Antoine Griezmann’s 200th LaLiga goal and dissect Mike Maignan's penalty heroics for AC Milan. The duo also discusses the necessity of VAR for corner kick decisions and critiques Manchester United's inconsistencies. The podcast touches on PSG's struggles in Ligue 1 and wraps up with Neymar's inventive free-kick technique and Messi's impact in MLS.
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Spurs' Creativity Crisis
- Spurs have been producing some of the worst football in the Premier League this season with minimal creativity.
- Lack of attacking ideas combined with poor selection and discipline explains their alarming form.
Deal With Player Indiscipline Privately
- Managers should address public insubordination privately to maintain authority and image.
- Julien Laurens and Gab Marcotti recommend disciplining players behind closed doors rather than via media callouts.
Too Many Attackers, No Creator
- Spurs' transfer spending produced many attacking players but no clear creative coordinator.
- The squad overload left them short of a playmaker and harmed cohesion in attack.